Bush to foreign investors: The U.S. is open for business

[sabra]

http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2007/05/10/bushs-trade-push/

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President Bush and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson have a message for foreign investors: The U.S. is open for business.

Bush released a statement today expressing openness to other countries that want to invest in the U.S., saying the nation “unequivocally supports international investment in this country and is equally committed to securing fair, equitable, and nondiscriminatory treatment for U.S. investors abroad.”

The statement on foreign direct investment — the first from a president in 15 years — comes as foreign investment in the U.S. has fallen from its peak in 2000. While the U.S. still attracts more foreign investment than any other nation, the administration wants to attract even more.

“Both inbound and outbound investment benefit our country by stimulating growth, creating jobs, enhancing productivity, and fostering competitiveness that allows our companies and their workers to prosper at home and in international markets,” Bush said. “My Administration is committed to ensuring that the United States continues to be the most attractive place in the world to invest.”

[AndyA]

1. A good idea for Bush = Bad idea for America

Almost unilaterally, if Bush thinks something is good for America, it will be bad.

The man is an idiot. A failure.

Wonder what he plans on selling? The White House? The Washington Monument? The Vietnam Veterans Memorial?

The man has no shame.

[sabra]

2. US ports?

[Matsubara]

3. Translation: "Please lend us more money!"

"We've shut down most of our manufacturing base, and as president, I've only accelerated that trend, so please loan us money so we can continue to finance our house-of-cards lifestyles and economy, and prop up the worthless dollar!"

[KansDem]

4. Yeah, got any toxins for sale? (nt)

[LongTomH]

5. "Open for Business?" How about this............

"Bush to foreign billionaires. The U.S. is up for sale, to the highest bidder." :grr: